My Community- Penrith

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

This week’s Thoughtful Tuesday is for Dementia Carers 10-2pm.

If someone in your family has Dementia, come along and meet others like you - just get here when you can & leave when you need to. There’s tea & coffee, a light lunch of hub made soup & bread, board games & crafts.

Claire from Westmorland and Furness Libraries & The Appleby Memory Club will be there too to chat & share what they do.

All our Thoughtful Tuesday’s are kindly fully funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

This week we will be up in the Bennett Room rather than the cafe area where we normally meet. There is a lift to the first floor should stairs be a problem.

Hope to see you on Tuesday ♥️

16/03/2026

Join us for Super 1s in Penrith!
Tuesdays 17th March
6-7pm QEGS
Get in touch if you are interested in coming along👍

13/03/2026

Lejeune Clinic
NEXT ONLINE SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March

With Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Early Years Child Development Clinician.

Their Online parent coaching sessions offer an excellent opportunity to find effective ways to support your child’s communication development. Topics can include feeding and eating, learning through play, behaviour and sound development.

Each session provides tailored advice for your child's age or stage of development.

Sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down's syndrome and autism or if autism is suspected.

Parents or carers can ask any questions and will receive practical advice and help with problem-solving any concerns. Their therapists use evidence-based parent and child interaction strategies to promote language development. The strategies are easy to understand and simple to implement.

The small group sessions are a safe and comfortable environment where you can build your knowledge and confidence and share experiences with other parents and carers too.

Session Times:

10am - 0-2 years

11am - 3-6 years

12pm: Up to 10 years

Duration: 1 Hour

Session Cost £10 per family

Free places are available if cost is a barrier, just contact us.

The session times may vary depending on demand but we will always endeavour to get you onto a suitable group.

To Book: Email lejeuneclinicuk@gmail.com

Small group sessions so book as early as possible.

13/03/2026

Reminder!

12/03/2026

Shout out to Cristina & team My Community- Penrith who was awarded a High Sheriff shield award for thier dedication to the the neurodivergence community and for developing My Community into a flourishing community organisation that aims to bring together, connect and signpost to all the fabulous charities, CIC, CIO and local groups who tirelessly support a wide variety of needs, wants and wishes of local people. Our local community is varied, diverse, interesting, passionate, wholesome, engaging, mindful and truly valued 💪🏻🎉 Thanks to Geoff Joliffe - this years High Sheriff who has been extremely supportive of so many Cumbrian organisations - all so deserving of the awards today!
Mencap Discover Penrith Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce Eden Police Diff-Ability Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Symptoms such as ongoing tiredness, swelling, changes in urination or persistent kidney pain should never be ignored. Lifestyle choices, hydration and underlying health conditions all play a role in kidney health.

There is also growing concern about ketamine use in young people, as it can cause serious damage to the bladder and kidneys, sometimes leading to long-term complications. Knowing the risks and acting early can help protect kidney function and overall wellbeing. 🩺💧💙✨

Learn more about kidney health and support:
https://kidneycareuk.org

Take a kidney health check:
https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/kidney-health-information/kidneyhealthcheck/

Read about ketamine risks and organ damage:
https://www.ukat.co.uk/addiction/drug/ketamine/